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Rent or Buy Calculator

Compare renting and buying over a longer period using purchase price, down payment, interest, transaction costs, maintenance and property growth.

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Enter your assumptions and compare whether renting or buying looks cheaper under those conditions.

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For example taxes, notary, land register and agent fees.
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Rough assumption based on property value.
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What your down payment could earn elsewhere if you rented.
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Rent or Buy Calculator:

Use the result as decision support, not as individual advice. For finance topics, scenarios, total cost, risk, term and personal affordability matter.

How to use the result better

  • Calculate conservative, realistic and optimistic cases.
  • Look beyond monthly values to total cost or final value.
  • Keep safety buffers before making a decision.

Common mistake

One attractive figure can mislead when fees, taxes, rate changes, volatility or long terms are ignored.

Is this financial advice?

No. It is an orientation tool and does not replace individual financial, tax or investment advice.

Why are scenarios so important?

Small changes in interest, return, term or costs can change the result significantly.

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How to use the result well

  • Compare several scenarios: Change the key values and check how much the result changes.

  • Use related calculators: Decisions often become clearer when you also calculate costs, timeframes or alternatives.

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What affects the result?

The strongest drivers are purchase price, interest rate, down payment, transaction costs, rent increases, property growth and time horizon.

Important note

This calculation is simplified. Taxes, individual financing terms, renovations, opportunity costs and selling costs can change the real result.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is buying always better than renting?

No. Buying can make sense with a long holding period and suitable conditions. With high prices, high interest rates or a short holding period, renting may be cheaper.

Why include alternative investing?

Renters do not tie the down payment into a property. That capital could be invested elsewhere, so it belongs in a fair comparison.